WILLIAMS, HOMER D.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | WILLIAMS, HOMER D. |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 215159 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 580.00 |
| Width | 60.00 |
| Depth | 32.00 |
| Gross Tonnage | 7742.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 6029.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00720 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Repowered by American Ship Building Co., Lorain, OH; winter, 1951-1952 (8369 gross - 6656 net). |
| History | As HOMER D. WILLIAMS: In collision with steamer OTTO M. REISS, at ore dock, Duluth, MN, November 13, 1917. Suffered $1,000 loss.In collision with Canadian steamer WHEAT KING during fog in St. Marys River, May 15, 1968. Suffered extensive fire damage to side plating and forward lower cabins in winter lay-up at Toledo, OH; February 9, 1971. |
| Disposition | November 11, 1984, towed to Thunder Bay for scrapping by Shearmet. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | American Shipbuilding Co. |
| Place Built | Lorain, OH |
| Date Built | 1917-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steamship Co. | 1917-00-00 | 1952-00-00 | U.S. | 215159 |
| U.S. Steel Corp. | 1952-00-00 | U.S. | 215159 |